Hello, friends, and happy Friday! Today I’m sharing something fun for your summer sewing. We’ve all been home and cooking a lot more, so now is the perfect time to add some fabric fun in our kitchens. How to Make a Quilted Potholder: A Step by Step Tutorial will have you making these cute potholders for yourself and for gifts.
How to Make a Quilted Potholder
I can’t remember the last time I purchased a store-bought potholder. These scrappy patchwork potholders are my favorite to make for our kitchen and for gifts. Use your favorite fabrics or scraps, or use holiday-themed fabric for seasonal fun.
Step by Step Tutorial Video
Watch the video tutorial above or go here to watch it on my YouTube channel.
Potholder Tips & Tricks
My video shares the step-by-step the method I use for my potholders. Here is some more information:
- First, find the printable PDF instructions here.
- I prefer two layers of batting with one layer of Insul-Brite sandwiched in-between. Additionally, you’ll need a potholder fabric front and back.
- Sewing a scant ⅛″ seam from the edge after quilting and before binding keeps the edges from getting puckers or gathers.
- Read my post with best tips for potholders here.
- Find my Log Cabin Potholder Tutorial here.
Potholder Supplies
Here are links to the products I used in my tutorial: (Amazon is shipping fastest right now, but I’ve also included links for each product at Fat Quarter Shop).
- I used Mini Charms and scraps for these potholders. Jelly Roll strip leftovers are another great scrap fabric you can use.
- Warm & White Cotton Batting from Amazon (fastest shipping now) and Warm & White Cotton Batting at Fat Quarter Shop
- InsulBrite Heat-Resistant Material (faster shipping right now from Amazon here. And you can also order it from Fat Quarter Shop here).
- Clover Wonder Clips from Amazon or Fat Quarter Shop.
- Creative Grids Circle Rulers for trimming corners from Amazon here and Fat Quarter Shop here.
I hope you enjoyed learning how to make a quilted potholder. The video step-by-step tutorial will walk you through all of the steps. Happy quilting, and thanks so much for stopping by.
Jan Weicksel says
I just learned of a church fundraiser that will occur this fall… I think I will start making pot holders!! Liking the log cabin potholder tutorial as well. Thanks for the ideas!
Jackie Lohrey says
Fun Fun Fun!! I can see this as a great Christmas gift set…potholders, trivet, placemats and maybe napkins all in coordinating fabric. After all, it is June and time to start working on that Christmas gift list 🙂
Lori Johannessen says
These are adorable! Thank you for the tutorial.
Lori Housler says
The PDF file is no longer available for this potholder. Do you have the printed directions?
sherri McConnell says
I just checked the link and the PDF downloaded for me…email me if you are still having trouble 🙂
Ansje says
Isn’t this an old post? I remember making this last year.
sherri McConnell says
I have posted about it before, but I just filmed the video tutorial a week ago 🙂
Jill says
I just loved this potholder tutorial. I learned a lot too. Never made bias binding like you demonstrated which I loved and never realized there was a right & wrong side of batting. Thanks for these great tips. I, too, like to hand stitch my bindings.
Lorraine McGeough says
Thank you for the video and PDF print out for your pot holder. It is so cute and something different that I would like to make instead of big quilts. It would make a great gift idea for neighbors too.
kimble williams says
HelloC, an I ask you where you bought your Large blue cutting mat from? I’m so glad I found yourYouTube channel I just love the videos and thank you for teaching us how to make the pot holders
sherri McConnell says
There is a link to it on my June 5th Sewing Room Tour blog post 🙂 Thank you!